Increased demand on Rhode Island shelter entry system prompts longer wait times

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — On an average winter night, there are not enough shelter beds for everyone living outside in Rhode Island.

“This is the most urgent homelessness crisis that I’ve seen in my 30 plus years in this business,” Michelle Wilcox, President & CEO of Crossroads Rhode Island, said. “We are in a crisis situation right now.”

Running five shelters and a warming center, Wilcox sees the state’s housing and homelessness crisis first hand…

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